Last frost date in Rocklin, California
February 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 7.
December 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 15.
A 32°F night happens here about 10 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Auburn (USC00040383), 11.3 miles from Rocklin, elevation 1,292 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Auburn and Lincoln, so their frost dates are the same as Rocklin's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Jan 15 | Feb 25 | Apr 7 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 15 | Dec 5 | Dec 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 286
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 25 | Dec 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 8 years in 10 | Jan 13 | Dec 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 20
What to plant now in Rocklin
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Nov 1Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsAug 1 – Dec 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 15Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- GarlicSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- DandelionSept 15 – Dec 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around February 28 Rocklin: February 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 30 Rocklin: December 5
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in California
- Roseville 5 mi · last frost Feb 22
- Sacramento 20 mi · last frost Jan 12
- Placerville 25 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Elk Grove 28 mi · last frost Feb 2
- Woodland 29 mi · last frost Feb 7
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